Aviation accident FTW98FA192

3 fatal · Beech BE-58 · 1998-04-26 · KERRVILLE, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW98FA192
Event ID: 20001211X09848
Type: Accident
Date: 1998-04-26
Location: KERRVILLE, TX, USA
Coordinates: 30.039562, -99.129142

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Beech
Model: BE-58
Registration: N60UU
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night conditions, overcast skies, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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